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MINUTIS OF A BEGUlAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
CENTRAL CONTRA cœn SUTITARY DJSTRICT
HELD MAY 3, 1962
The District Board of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District convened
in a Regular Session at its regular place of _eting located at 1250 Spring-
brook Road, Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on
May 3,1962, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell.
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I. RÐLL CALL
PRESENT: Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, BoWlll&r1 and Mitchell
ABSENr :
Member:
Roemer
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of April 19, 1962, were approved as presented.
III. APPROVAL OF nPEtmrJ.'UR!S
It was lIOved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the expendi-
tures, as audited by the Auditing COJIIIIÜ.ttee and as submitted by the District
Manager-Engineer, be approved, reference being spec111cal1y _de to Sewer
Construction Vouchers Numberlll 1391 to 1403, inclusive, and Running Expense
Vouchers Numbers 9382 to 9547, inclusive. Carried by the fol1wting vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell
NOES : Members: Hone
ABSENT: Member: Roemer
IV. BIœ
TRUNK SDIER I,. SECTmllS 1~ 2 " 5 AID MAIN S'l!!!!!
Bids for Trunk Sewer K, Sections 1, 2 " 5 and Main Sewers, Sehedules I
and II, opened at 2:00 o'clock P.M. this date, were as folloWII:
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Schedule I Schedule II
Total
1. Murphy Universal Inc.
2. M.G.M. Construction Co. I or I " II
3. Stockton Construction Co.
4. Graven Construction Co.
5. McGuire and Hester I or I " II
6. John H. McCosker
7. Prodanovich Inc.
8. Ami Engineering Co.
I or I " II
I or I " II
$142,615.00 Hone
194,087.05 $ 5,222.50
198,143.25 8,125.00
205,207.00 None
215,950.25 11,320.00
216,388.00 8,220.00
224,970.50 15,275.00
225,321.86 6,525.00
$l42,6l5.00
199,309.55
206,268.25
205,207.00
227,270.25
224,608.00
240,245.50
231,846.86
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that the bid of Murphy
Universal Inc. was 23% below the second bid and Mr. L. A. Hawley, Vice Presi-
dent, stated that an error bad been made in coapiling the bid figures. The
import material for bedding of the pipe had been missed entirely, and he asked
to withdraw his bid.
Mr. Horstkotte stated that he had reviewed the bid with Mr. Hawley and
was satisfied that an error had been made and recoDDUnded that Murphy' Universal
Inc. be allowed to withdraw their bid.
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Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, questioned Mr. Hawley relative to
- the error and asked Mr. Hawley if Marphy Universal Inc. wished to withdraw
their bid.
Mr. Hawley replied that Mu.rphy Universal Inc. wished to withdraw their
bid because of the error. .
Mr. Bohn stated that he was satisfied that a clerical error had been made
and had no legal objection to Murphy Universal Inc. withdrawing their bid.
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RlSOIDTION BO. Ij17 J J.LUIlIIÐ WITHDRAWAL OF TIll KURPHI UN~BSA.L Œ.
BID FOR T!WNK SlWER IJ sEcTIONS ~BS WORK
After further discussion, it was moved by Kember Salfingere, seconded
by Member Bowman, that Resolution No. 1317 be adopted. Carried by the
following vote:
AIlS: Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Roemer
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Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, and Mr.. Bohn, Couneel for
the District, recommended that the contract for Trunk Sewer I, Sections 1,
2 " 5 and Main Sewers be awarded to M.G.M. Construction Co. on their bid of
$199,309.55 for Schedules I and II.
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It was moved by Member Salfingere, seconded by Member Bowman, that
Resolution No. 1318 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES: Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT : Member: Roemer
v . OLD BUS !NESS
CITY OF PI.IA8.A1lr HILL.) DISCUSSmN RELATIVE TO GARBAGE cOLLECTmN FRANCHJBE
President Mitchell welcomed the City of Pleasant Hill councilllen.
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City of Pleasant .Hill Mayor Lenard Grote introduced the councilmen
present: John Scaglione am Frank Salfingere (Member of the District Board),
stating that two members were unable to attend.
Mayor Brote thanked the Board for being placed on the agOnda.
Mayor Grote stated that the City was concerned with the garbage fran-
chise although it has not come up in the ordinary waT, that each councilman
has not had the opporblnity to express his individual opinion, and the City
had not made a full study prior to this meeting. The purpose for their
asking for the _eting was to get some answers to questions that had come
up.
President Mitchell stated that the franchising of garbage collection
had been of concern to the District for so- time. He stated that at one
time garbage franchising was of a political nature causing a shake-up on
the District Board.
The District Board let the problem ride until the garbage collectors
finally determined their boundaries. The Board then felt they were centrally
located and more responsive to the people of the area than the Board of
Supervisors and finally adopted the Ordinance to franchise the collection
of garbage on an administrative basis, not for income.
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Mayor Grote asked if there was any conflict with the City of Walnut
Creek franchising of garbage collection.
President Mitchell replied in the negative.
Mayor Grote stated that he understood that the District franchise was
not for revenue.
President Mitchell stated that franchising of garbage collection for
revenue had been a political issue in the past. He stated that $1,000.00
per year is charged each collector only for the purpose of covering
administrative costs.
Mayor Grote asked if it would be a hardship for the District if the
City of Pleasant Hill was to set up franchising of garbage collection.
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. President Kitchell answered that the problem had not come up and that
it would probably be more of a problem for the collectors.
Mayor Grote asked about the collection of clippings and. special collec-
tions.
PreBident Mitchell Btated that when the Ordinance was adopted the rates
in effect at the time were accepted, that mod1f'ication of the Ordinance can
be made at any time and the Board would listen to 8.DY' rate problems.
Mayor Grote asked if the contractB with the garbage collectors could be
te1'lli:nated at any time., .
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the Distriot," Btated that the contract has a five
year term.
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Councilman Scaglione referred to the Zion Report relative to the incor-
poration of the City: of Pleasant Hill wh:f.ch stated that fundB could be derived
by franchising garbage collection. He a180 Buggested the City of Pleasant
Hill should receive the same service as the City of Walnut Creek and at the
same rates.
Mayor Grote asked if the present contract could be modified as to service
and rates.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, replied that the contracts provide
for continuing review and the District has tberight to prescribe rules and
regulations concerning collections.
Mr. C. Terence Ring, Attorney, stated that he was attending the _eting
not as a representative of the two garbage collectorB in the City of PleaBant
Hill but as a repreBentative of all the collectors in the area.
Mr. Ring stated that broader service may require an increase in rates.
Mr. Bohn replied that a review of service would require a review of
rates.
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. Mr. Ring stated that the garbage collector under franchise by the City
of Walnut Creek was operating within the City at a loss and bad received one
increase after review by the City and is again prepared to go to the Walnut
Creek City Council for an increase.
President Mitchell asked if the City of Pleasant Hill proposed to
contest the District's right of franchise.
Mayor Grote asked whether or not if the City of Pleasant Hill requested
the District to turn the franchising of garbage collection oftr to the City,
it would be done.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, questioned whether the District
could, legally, do this without the consent of all of the parties to the
contract.
Mr. Scaglione questioned the Board as to changes for improved service
at the time the franchise was entered into, and suggested litigation for con-
trol to see what coaldbe worked out.
Mayor Grote asked if a request to the District to relinquish its rights
along with the concurrence of the contractors could result in a friendly
sui t for both to determine the legal status.
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, repliedftes, if the problem came
up that would require it."
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ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM THE .ern OF WALNUT CRIll
Continued to May 17, 1962.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
=~~:r:,:h~LISHING ELIGIBlE LmT AND APfOIIll'ING J,AMIS E.
It was moved by Mellber Gibbs, seconded by Member Bowman, that Reeolu-
tion No. 1319 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
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ADS: Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT : Member: Roemer
RlSOIDTmH ~O~ APPOmoo JAMES A. CRAWDYJ PEBMANENTINTEBMITTEHT
ASSISTANT 0
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, explained that Albert Murphy
is off on sick leave and may retire as a result of illness and there is a
present need for his replacement.
It was moved by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Bowman, that Resolu-
tion No. 1320 be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
AYES : Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, Bowman and Hi tchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Roemer
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS
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It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Salfingere, that
easements from J. Williwalt Inc., Ben F. House, Jr., Donald E. Gates" Garry
Grover, ~le Trentz, and Amrew Pricco be accepted and their recording
ordered. Carried by the following vote:
AIFS : Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, Bowman and Hi tchell
:NOES : Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Roemer
AUTHORIZIRJ PRESDmIT AID SBCRBTARY TO IDCUTI THE AGREIMINT WITH THE
SOUTHERN PAc.1I.~6 ccí!POY FOR C1œsDÐ II TIŒ D&NV Ìì..LI; ÀRÎ'A
It was moved by Member Bowman, seconded by Member Gibbs, that the
President aM Secretary be authorized to execute the License Agreement with
the Southern Pacific Company for crossing in tåe Danville area. Carried by
the following vote:
AYES : Members: Gibbs, Salfingere, Bowman and Mitchell
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Member: Roemer
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATERSHED 24
Continued to May 17" 1962.
MATTBBS FRŒ THE FIDOR
CONHICTmø FIE PROTIST
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Mr. Caldwell" of Orinda, protested the manner in which Ordinance 33 is
being enforced relative to additional facilities added to the home.
Mr. HorstkotteJ District Manager-Engineer, and Members of the District
Board explained the collection procedures to Mr. Caldwell and discussed the
problem in general.
Mr. Caldwell JUde an appointment with Mr. Horstkotte for 9:00 o'clock
A.M." Saturday, May 5, 1962, to review the problem.
President Mitchell requested that the District staff prepare a report
for the next Meting indicating the number of letters which have been sent
and the collections made of connection charges for facilities added to
existing buildings.
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VII. BIPORTS
DISTRIÇT MANAGER-.lWIDER
STATUS OF THDNK SEWER G. SECTION 10
Mr. Horstkotte, District Manager-Engineer, reported that Trunk Sewer G,
Section 10, was 60% complete.
STRIKE SITUJ.TmN
Mr. Horstkotte stated that the present strike situation may c&ue
probl811S for the Trunk Sewer K, Sections 1, 2 & 5 and Main Sewers contract
awarded tonight.
COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT
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REIDCATION LITIGATION
Mr. Bohn, Counsel for the District, stated that the Supreme Court had
turned down the appeal of East Bay Municipal Utility District relative to the
relocation suit with the County.
VllI. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:15 o'clock P.M., the meeting was adjourned by President Mitchell
to May 17,1962.
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COUNTEBSIGNED:
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ei; 0 e str ct .oard 0 the
Central Contra Costa Sanita~ District of
Contra Costa County, State of California
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